Issues

1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Settlement

April 16, 2007

A class action lawsuit (Robert Lubitz, et al. v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (the "Lawsuit"), is pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division: Bergen County (the "Court"), Case No. BER-L-4883-04, on behalf of all persons in the United States, who bought or leased a Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle, model years 1999-2004, between May 1, 1998 and the present, excluding fleet and governmental purchasers and lessees (the "Settlement Class Members").

Blog Garage

April 10, 2007

The below-listed websites contain bulletin boards, forums, and blogs regarding automobile safety and vehicle maintenance issues.  Consumers with a vehicle problem will be able to find a wealth of information regarding their specific issue by browsing these sites, such as information on service bulletins and campaigns, owner complaints, and strategies for receiving better service. 

Edmunds.com Town Hall Community

Car Talk Bulletin Boards

2001-2003 Volkswagen Ignition Coils

March 14, 2007

2001-2003 Volkswagen Ignition Coils

IMPROVING NHTSA’S CONSUMER INFORMATION PROGRAMS

March 9, 2007

IMPROVING NHTSA’S CONSUMER INFORMATION PROGRAMS

 RECORD STATEMENT OF CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY

NHTSA PUBLIC MEETING

March 7, 2007

 

2007 Car Book “Best Bets”

March 7, 2007

Subcompact
BMW Z4
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio/Rio5
Volkswagen Beetle

Compact
Audi A4
BMW 3-Series
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
Kia Spectra
Nissan Sentra
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI
Volvo S40/V50/C70

Intermediate

Acura TSX
Chevy Malibu/Maxx
Ford Fusion/Milan/MKZ
Honda Accord SDN/TL
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima

Texan’s Death Rekindles Ford Switch Issue

March 6, 2007

Family of retiree files suit blaming component linked with engine fires.
Ford expands recall.
David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau
March 6, 2007

WASHINGTON — Al Gavegan Sr.’s death in a house fire last summer left family
and friends in San Antonio searching for answers — and they say the
evidence leads straight to Ford Motor Co. and a faulty electrical switch.
The retired government contractor was well-known as the guy who operated the
time clock at high school football games and taught kids with special needs.

2003-06 6.0L Diesel Spat Snarls 2007 6.4L Ford Super Duty launch

March 6, 2007

Engine supply for hot pickup remains in doubt
Automotive News / March 5, 2007
Richard Truett

A festering dispute between Ford Motor Co. and International Truck and
Engine Corp. is threatening to stall the launch of Ford’s most profitable
vehicle, the Super Duty pickup. Late last week, a Michigan judge issued a
temporary order forcing International to resume production of the Super
Duty’s 6.4-liter diesel engine. In return, the judge ordered Ford to pay
full price for the engine, rather than demand reimbursement for hefty

Unsafe Roads in Your Home Town

March 2, 2007

With 43,000 traffic deaths every year, there’s should to be fatal crash

spots in your home town or the roads you travel. You may no realize it

but a particular location may be so unsafe that it has had number of fatal

crashes since 2001. You can use this map to find those fatal crash prone

sites and avoid them or take extra precautions when you drive there.

  • Unsafe Roads in Your Home Town

CAS Calls for NHTSA Investigation of Pontiac GTO Tire Failures

February 14, 2007

The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) today called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open an investigation into tire failures and front suspension problems that occur on the 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO.

An American Auto Safety Tragedy

February 8, 2007

Click here to view “An American Auto Safety Tragedy”